Scientist

Title: Scientist/Sr. ScientistCompensation: Open-DOELocation: Pleasanton, CAKelly Science and Clinical is seeking an outstanding scientist to develop oligonucleotide characterization and QC processes. This is a unique cross-disciplinary position that will work closely with a variety of groups including Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Process Development, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, and QC.must have a strong analytical chemistry background with experience in HPLC, mass spectrometry and UV/Vis for the characterization of oligonucleotides. The candidate will also be proficient at interpreting mass spectrometry results and handling large datasets.

What you will be doing:Developing and implementing QC methods to assess the suitability, stability, and functionality of a range of oligonucleotides

HPLC and high resolution mass spectrometry method development for oligonucleotide characterization

Using 96/384 channel electronic pipettes and liquid handling robotics to develop QC sampling workflows

Establishing processes for managing and tracking large sample sets

Interpreting analytical data and streamlining the analysis and reporting of large datasets

Developing QC methods for incoming raw materials

Reporting results through documentation and presentations to internal groups

Overseeing the installation and verification of equipment and transfer of QC methods to manufacturing

Verifying that the manufactured product output meets all predetermined requirements

Minimum Requirements:PhD. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

1-5 years of academic or industrial hands-on experience in oligonucleotide characterization

Experience with the operation and maintenance of mass spectrometry equipment and the use of mass analysis software

The ability to write custom macros in Excel for streamlining the reporting of results.

Exceptionally strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to design and execute on meaningful experiments and perform in-depth analyses of the resultant data.

Ability to integrate a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines

Strong organizational, collaboration, and written and oral communication skills

Desire to be part of a rapidly evolving organization with the ability to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment

You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About Kelly ®At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.

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